Health

If you know someone who is an unusually picky eater, they are probably not trying to be difficult. It could be that they are a supertaster.

Even without having contracted the coronavirus, you could still be facing menstrual disruptions.

From soups to sauces to desserts, cornstarch is a common thickening agent used in a variety of recipes. Is it bad for you?

While the benefits usually far outweigh the costs, getting an X-ray is not without risks.

Sleeping on your stomach may provide some comfortable pressure on your chest and stomach, but over time it can cause back and neck pain.

What if you're lathering up your strands with an expired bottle of shampoo? Will we still achieve the desired effect — and is it even safe?

If you were to eat Impossible "meat" products every day, what would happen to your body? Health Digest decided to find out. Here's a taste of what we found.

It's true that genetics plays a large role in how tall or short you'll wind up as an adult. But genetics is pretty complicated.

Leaving nail polish to sit for long periods of time without regular removal can cause nail damage underneath.

Sitting on your knees — sometimes called W-sitting because of the shape your legs make underneath you — puts a lot of pressure on delicate structures.

Melatonin can be a big help when it comes to getting better sleep, it does impact your body in other ways as well.

When you start adding weights to an at-home workout, you do need to proceed with caution, especially if you're new to strength training.

There are a few reasons women can suddenly start to sprout unwanted facial hairs, but, not surprisingly, the main one has to do with hormones.

Coffee is welcome in many situations, although it might not be the first thing you think of when settling in on the couch for a well-deserved afternoon snooze.

We've picked them, we've flicked them, and we probably ate them (way back when in the school yard). But do we know what they are?

Before you cancel your appointment, here is what you should know about getting the vaccine when you are sick.

A number of remedies exist to treat cold sores with varying levels of success, including the recommendation to put toothpaste on a fever blister to treat it.

Are collagen add-in powders and coffee creamers really all they've been chalked up to be? Let's get to the facts.

People and families affected by rare disease often try for years to obtain a diagnosis of mysterious symptoms. Nearly 30 million Americans have a rare disease.

There isn't enough evidence to suggest that yoni eggs are better than standard Kegel exercises.

If you've been infected with COVID-19 and have since recovered from the virus, you still need to get vaccinated.

Sometimes accompanied with pain, muffled hearing, or a heaviness in the ear, the source of the crackling can often be traced back to our ear's eustachian tubes.

Few will admit it, but many people pick their noses. However, In addition to being a less-than-pleasant habit, nose picking comes with several health risks.

One of the newest questions that has come up is whether to get the first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses in the same arm or in alternating arms.

Running barefoot will do different things to your body (especially your feet) compared to running with supportive footwear.

You've likely been warned that you should never share mascara. Doing so can lead to the spread of viral conjunctivitis, pink eye, or even worse: eyelash mites.

Apricot oil can be used for a variety of health benefits, from diet to skincare.